Iran Hijab Protests: Angered by firing on protesters, US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials

Demonstrations against the hijab in Iran are still not taking the name of stopping. Meanwhile, angered by Iran's action on the protesters, the US has taken a tough stand. The US on Wednesday imposed a series of sanctions on Iranian officials. The US has imposed sanctions on more than a dozen Iranian officials. Officials overseeing Tehran's Avin Prison are also involved. Let us tell you that Iranian officials have also been put on the banned list for internet censorship.

Ban imposed on

The US Treasury Department said in a separate statement that it had imposed sanctions on officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It imposed sanctions on the commander of its intelligence organization, as well as provincial and Iranian prison officials and individuals and entities linked to Internet censorship.

Demonstrations after Mahsa Amini's death

The Iranian crackdown has recently gained momentum following protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Due to this, America took a tough stand. 22-year-old Mahsa died in police custody on September 16. Amini had protested against wearing the hijab after which she was arrested. Iran opened fire on protesters 40 days after Amini's death.

America wants to increase pressure on Iran

Washington has imposed new sanctions on Iran after the shootings because the US wants to increase pressure on Tehran. The US said in a statement that we will continue to find ways to support the people of Iran as they protest peacefully in defense of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. The US said that for this we will continue to impose sanctions on officials and institutions in Iran who are engaged in brutal repression.